19 Related Articles, between 2019-05-16 and 2019-05-26

'A chance to say goodbye': Community of KI to hold funeral for 5 victims in tragic house fire. The remains of the five victims who died during a tragic May 2 house fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, also known as Big Trout Lake, were transported to the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home on Thursday morning. >>

'A voice to confront': One woman's journey to decolonize archeology. In the past 20 years, several First Nations have taken more control over managing their cultural resources as they have either developed their own archeology departments or demanded greater accountability from non-Indigenous consulting firms. >>

'The healing journey begins' as work starts on traditional dugout canoe in Carcross. A 450-year-old red cedar log will be made into a seaworthy vessel, and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation hopes it will help bring the community together. >>

'We've been through it before': Dene Tha' First Nation practiced evacuation years before recent wildfire. After a wildfire evacuation in 2012, the Dene Tha' First Nation has been preparing in case it happened again. >>

Community 'devastated' after 4-year-old drowns in St. Theresa Point. A four year old boy drowned in the northern First Nation community of St. Theresa Point on Sunday >>

Crosbie only party leader to visit an Indigenous community in Labrador during election campaign. The PC leader heard about the issues people in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation are facing while campaigning in the community last week. >>

First Nations logger says conservation officers are eliminating his market instead of laying charges. A Wolastoqew (Maliseet) logger who's harvesting lumber from Crown land outside of provincial regulations says an investigation by conservation officers is violating his treaty right to earn a moderate livelihood. >>

Former chief of Smith's Landing taking First Nation to court. The ousted chief of Smith’s Landing First Nation says council's disciplinary actions against him were made in a 'procedurally unfair manner' and is asking the federal court to intervene. >>

Gambler First Nation breaks ground on 1st urban reserve in Brandon, Man.. Ground was broken Friday on a multimillion-dollar development on the site of Brandon’s first urban reserve. >>

Kashechewan First Nation residents starting to head back home. As members of the Kashechewan First Nation get ready to start to return home, the chief says the annual evacuation is taking a toll on his community. >>

Liberals propose changes to citizenship oath to respect Indigenous rights. The Liberal government is revamping the citizenship oath so that new Canadians make a solemn commitment to respect Indigenous and treaty rights for First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. >>

Mill River appeal raises wider issue of Aboriginal rights over private land, lawyer says. The appeal by the Mi’kmaq of P.E.I. over the sale of Crown land in Mill River could have wider implications for how Aboriginal land claims are settled in the future — including land currently owned by private homeowners, says the lawyer representing the First Nations. >>

Peguis threatens eviction, banishment to anyone caught using or dealing drugs in First Nation housing. Peguis First Nation has issued a warning: if you're caught dealing drugs, you'll be evicted, and could be banished from the First Nation altogether. >>

Pikangikum First Nation calls for more evacuation help as fire nears. Pikangikum First Nation is calling for more planes to get people out of the community Thursday morning as a forest fire continues to grow and get closer. >>

Planning for Kashechewan residents to return home could start this week. Residents who had to leave Kashechewan First Nation due to flooding concerns may start to return home soon. >>

Sagkeeng First Nation plans to demolish 2 homes where meth production suspected. Sagkeeng First Nation leadership has served eviction notices to the occupants of two homes in the community and plans to demolish the buildings on Friday. >>

Sagkeeng First Nation tears down home suspected of producing meth. The band council at Sagkeeng First Nation has torn down a home where they suspect tenants were producing and selling methamphetamine, and plans to tear down another. >>

Yukon fire officials call in help with Haines Junction blaze. Wildland Fire Management says crews from Yukon First Nations Wildfire and provincial agencies are expected to arrive in Haines Junction later this week. >>

Yukon First Nations grad ceremony a showcase for traditional regalia. 'It’s not everyday you get a beautiful gift, handmade and that’s from your own culture,' said graduate Seth Boss of the Liard First Nation, about his colourful vest. >>